Mechanical properties of materials tend to deteriorate over time and thus become
responsible for cracks and malfunctions in mechanical components or civil structures. Non …

Various non-destructive monitoring methods have been proposed to evaluate the early-age
characteristics of cement paste, including the setting time and hardening, but the …

Geopolymer concrete (GPC) is an eco-friendly, sustainable, cementless and green concrete.
It could be an alternative to the conventional concrete. In alkaline circumstances, the …

This study investigates the effects of lime-saturated water and water–CO 2 cyclic recuring on
strength recovery of thermally damaged high-performance concretes (HPC). The HPC …

Glass fiber-reinforced polymers (GFRPs) have received increasing attention in recent years
due to their overall performance of light weight, low cost and corrosion resistance, and they …

Roller compacted concrete (RCC) often remains in a damage state as a result of improper
vibrating compaction control, which makes it more susceptible to the action of freezesingle …

Concrete is susceptible to cracking and damage when exposed to severe or repeated
temperature gradients, leading to the deterioration of mechanical and durability properties …

The main objective of this research is to investigate the applicability of diffuse ultrasound to
the evaluation of distributed micro-cracking damage in concrete. To simulate the micro …

Fire incidents pose significant threats to the structural integrity of reinforced concrete
buildings, often necessitating comprehensive rehabilitation to restore safety and …

Second and third harmonic ratios method to evaluate initial damage in concrete have been
extensively studied. However, some regularities of this technique still not clear in current …